TheNameDBBradley
MasculineMeaning
Derived from a place name meaning 'broad clearing' or 'wide meadow.'
Etymology
Bradley comes from Old English elements 'brad' (broad) and 'leah' (clearing or meadow), originally referring to a geographical location. The name was later adopted as a surname and subsequently as a given name.
About the Name Bradley
Bradley is a popular masculine name in English-speaking countries, particularly in the United States, where it gained significant popularity from the mid-20th century onward. It originated as a place name and surname before becoming established as a given name.